Name: Avocado, Bacon and Mango Salad with Queso Fresco Dressing
Ingredients: 1 head butter lettuce, or any soft lettuce like Boston Bibb; 1 avocado, pitted, peeled & sliced; 1 mango, peeled & sliced; 4-5 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped; Queso fresco for garnish {if you can’t find queso fresco, any salty crumbly cheese should do}; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons queso fresco; Salt to taste

Description

The saltiness of the queso dressing with the smoky, crunchy bacon accentuate the creamy avocado and sweet mango like you wouldn’t believe. Sitting on top of soft butter lettuce, it is tropical heaven on your plate. Inspired by Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar

Ingredients

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For Salad:

1 head butter lettuce, or any soft lettuce like Boston Bibb
1 avocado, pitted, peeled & sliced
1 mango, peeled & sliced
4–5 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
Queso fresco for garnish {if you can’t find queso fresco, any salty crumbly cheese should do}

For Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons queso fresco
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Salad

Place lettuce in a large serving bowl. Top with avocado and mango.
Drizzle dressing, if desired, then sprinkle with bacon and extra queso fresco for garnish.

Dressing

In a mixer or food processor, process all ingredients together until smooth. Season to taste. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Category: Salad